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Title: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Clive on August 06, 2009, 19:49

Brits would rather give up their holidays than their broadband services, according to research.

Ofcom's Communications Market Report found that in these times of recession, 47 per cent of people would be prepared to cut down on going out for dinner, with 41 per cent spending less on DIY and the same number prepared to give up their holiday.

However, only 10 per cent would give up their broadband to cut costs, with 19 per cent saying they'd do without a mobile and 16 per cent prepared to give up their TV subscription.

Peter Phillips of Ofcom said: "Despite the recession, people would rather do without meals out or holidays than give up their phone, broadband or pay TV package."

Ofcom said that the survey was indicative of how Brits have embraced services such as broadband and digital TV.

"Over 25 per cent of households now use a digital TV recorder to watch programmes at a time that suits us, and 23 per cent use online catch-up services like the BBC iPlayer," said Phillips.

Ofcom's research supports findings of a recent survey from BroadbandChoices.co.uk that found though many people are taking broadband, TV and phone bundles, many others are missing out on the savings these packages provide.

Also, according to Ofcom's report, one in eight UK households has a mobile broadband contract.

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Simon on August 06, 2009, 21:00

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Ofcom said that the survey was indicative of how Brits have embraced services such as broadband...

It's a shame BT hasn't embraced it in quite the same way.

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Clive on August 06, 2009, 21:58

Quite! 

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Simon on August 06, 2009, 22:16

Still struggling?

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Rik on August 07, 2009, 09:59

Aren't we all?

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Clive on August 07, 2009, 12:41

Quote from: Simon on August 06, 2009, 22:16

Still struggling?

Not since I asked for my MAC code around 2 months ago.  Very spooky eh?   ;D

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Simon on August 07, 2009, 12:55

What, so you didn't use it, and are still there?

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: David on August 07, 2009, 13:03

Risky Clive...... ;)

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Clive on August 07, 2009, 13:33

Oh they didn't give it to me.   ;D  The nice Indian lady persuaded me to give them another chance to rectify the situation.  But asking for my MAC presumably made them actually do something!

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Rik on August 07, 2009, 15:33

It wouldn't be enough to keep me with them, Clive.

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: David on August 07, 2009, 18:11

Indian lady ? could be one of many isps   ???

Bt hmm maybe
Tiscali.  :ack:


Go on someone put me out of my misery....................................and not in French  ;D

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Rik on August 07, 2009, 18:32

It was AAISP, David.  :devil:

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: David on August 07, 2009, 18:45

 :aarrgh: :out:

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Clive on August 07, 2009, 20:15

The dreaded B word David.   :D  What a load of rubbish! 

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: David on August 07, 2009, 20:17

But there is more than one with B....it can only be "them"  >:(

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: Clive on August 07, 2009, 20:44

Definitely "them".  Big, Bad and Bloody awful!   ;D

Title: Re: Broadband chosen over holidays
Post by: David on August 07, 2009, 20:47

I share your pain Clive............ ;D ask Rik or Simon I do   :grrr: